They investigate the shooting that injured a police officer on Long Island – Telemundo New York (47)

Authorities have launched an internal investigation into the case of a New York state trooper who said he was shot by a suspect on Long Island’s South State Parkway last week, authorities said Monday.

Sources familiar with the investigation say they are investigating whether police officer Thomas Mascia shot himself in the leg, contrary to what was reported. A state police spokesman confirmed thatThey are no longer looking for the black sedan that is Mascia that the suspect was driving and that a search warrant was being executed at his home.

A Telemundo 47 helicopter showed a heavy police presence at Mascia’s home late Monday morning. It looked like a state trooper was outside.

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office confirms they are also investigating.

Investigators had offered a $10,000 reward for information about Mascia’s shooting. Mascia was on patrol shortly before midnight Wednesday on the westbound highway near Exit 17 in West Hempstead, about a mile from his parents’ house, when he saw a black sedan parked improperly. legal in the middle of the highway.

State police said Mascia was looking for a possible missing motorist, so the 27-year-old pulled up behind the vehicle, noticed the license plate and drove off. out of his patrol car. As he approached the back of the black sedan, investigators said, the officer heard a series of gunshots and realized he had been hit in the leg.

Mascia took cover behind his vehicle as the suspect drove away. He was later able to treat his wounds by applying a tourniquet before being taken to hospital. The incident was not caught on a body camera.

Mascia’s superior officer said the five-year state police veteran was shot in the leg. He underwent surgery and was expected to make a full recovery.

Authorities have been looking for the black sedan that Mascia said was involved in the shooting. A state police spokesman said Monday that officers were no longer looking for that vehicle.